Walk Into History adventure

"Music Speaks" concert
Where words fail, music speaks

17-25 Maroondah Highway, Healesville Public Notice

2009 Victorian Bushfires - Fourth Anniversary Remembrance Event
All Victorians are invited to an event marking the fourth anniversary of the 2009 Victorian bushfires.

2011 Minutes
View 2011 minutes and agendas

2012 Minutes
View Council agendas and minutes from 2012

2012 Ranges Tertiary Health Scholarship Program
Yarra Ranges residents undertaking or enrolled to start studies in nursing, medicine or other recognised health sciences are invited to apply.

28 February 2012

A Letter to Three Wive's
The Montrose Movie Club presents...

A Place In The Sun
The Montrose Movie Club presents...

A Time For Drunken Horses
Yarra Ranges Film Society Presents.....

A-Z Index

About

About the Museum

About the Region
Find out about the geographic location and population of the Yarra Ranges Shire.

About this Site

Accommodation Registration
Registration requirements of accommodation premises such as B&Bs, Hotels/Motels, Rooming Houses, etc.

Acknowledgements

Activity Centres - Structure Plans
Detailed information and structure plans for major activity centres in Yarra Ranges.

Adapting to a Changing Climate and Energy Future
This page outlines how the organisation will address the impacts of climate change and peak oil.

Submit your details to add your community event to our calendar

Additional Information Requested by Panel

Addressing the Selection Criteria
Information on how to address the selection criteria when applying for a position at Yarra Ranges.

Adult Immunisations
Information on adult immunisations and boosters also on how to get travel vaccinations.

Advocacy
Information about the issues we advocate to State and Federal agencies on behalf of the community.

AEDI

Affordable Food Market
Affordable Food Market - Mount Evelyn

Affordable Food Market
Affordable Food Market - Mount Evelyn

Affordable Food Market
Affordable Food Market - Mount Evelyn

Affordable Food Market
Affordable Food Market - Mount Evelyn

Affordable Food Market
Affordable Food Market - Mount Evelyn

Affordable Food Market
Affordable Food Market - Mount Evelyn

Affordable Food Market
Affordable Food Market - Mount Evelyn

African Drumming
African drumming

Agendas & Minutes
Agendas for upcoming Council meetings and minutes from previous meetings.

Agribusiness
Agribusiness is an important part of the Yarra Ranges economy and we have a wide range of resources available to help.

Air Quality
Information about how to reduce smoke from wood heaters and open firepleaces.

Amendment C102 - Lacola Site Redevelopment
Commercial and residential development of the Lacola site in Chirnside Park (Land bounded by Kimberley Drive, Old Melbourne Road and Maroondah Highway)

Amendment C103 - Chirnside Park Activity Centre
Amendment to implement Chirnside Park Activity Centre Masterplan

Amendment C108 - 9 Green St Healesville
Information and documentation for proposed amendment C108

Amendment C109 - Corrections

Amendment C111 - 270 Maroondah Highway Chirnside Park (Joinland Site)
Information and documentation for proposed amendment C111

Amendment C112 - Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) Maps
Council has prepared an amendment to its Planning Scheme to change a number of Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) Maps with updated information about the susceptibility of the relevant properties to landslip.

Amendment C115 - Monbulk Soccer Facility
Information on the proposed rezoning of the land from a Green Wedge Zone to a Public Park and Recreation Zone, to facilitate the development of the Monbulk Soccer Facility.

Amendment C117 - 238-240 Maroondah Hwy, Chirnside Park
Information and documentation on proposed rezoning of land and draft development plan.

Amendment C118 - Rochford Winery
Information and documentation for proposed amendment C118

Amendment C122 - Little Stringybark Creek Environmental Significance Overlay
A proposed planning scheme Amendment to introduce an Environmental Significance Overlay to the Little Stringybark Creek catchment area (Mt Evelyn).

Amendment C123 - Billanook College Masterplan
Proposed changes to the Billanook College Masterplan

Amendment C124 and Planning permit YR-2012/1171
Combined planning scheme amendment to rezone land and a planning permit application to subdivide the land.

Amendment C126 - Design Guidelines for Town Centres
The amendment proposes to introduce design guidelines that will set out the preferred form of new development for various town centres in Yarra Ranges.

Amendment C129 - 261 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Ferny Creek

Amendment C97 - Housing Amendment
The proposed amendment implements Council’s Housing Strategy and affects all residentially zoned land in the municipality.

Amendment C99 Lilydale Activity Centre
Information and documentation for proposed amendment C99 - Lilydale Activity Centre

American Tribal Style Bellydance Term 1 & 2, 2013
Workshops at the Montrose Town Centre...

Anglican Parish of Mt Dandenong Book Fair
Anglican Parish of Mt Dandenong Book Fair

Animals
Pets, pests and wildlife - information about animals in the Yarra Ranges

Animals and Snakes

Annual Report 2011-2012
The annual report provides details of financial and business performance each year.

Annual Report 2011-2012

Application Forms
Information required to lodge an application and the fees that may apply.

Applications Referred to Council Meetings
The procedure for planning applications appearing on Council Meeting Agendas and in Minutes.

Apply for Accommodation Registration

Apply for Food Registration
Food Registration or Notification steps and forms. Includes food events.

April
Plants flowering in April

April 10 2012

April 12 2011

April 27 2011

Aquatic and Semi-aquatic

Archived Agendas & Minutes

Are You Fire Ready Resource Card
Handy pocket card with useful information to help you prepare your family's bushfire plan.

Art 4 Kids Term 1 & 2, 2013
Kids workshops at the Mooroolbark Community Centre...

Asbestos
Information about Absestos and what to do if you need to remove it.

atEast - Leading the way in school based apprenticeships
atEast is a consortium consisting of seven government secondary colleges. All seven schools work together to offer part time traineeships/ apprenticeships in conjunction with the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) studies to their students.

Audit and Financial Controls
Information about our financial and audit controls, which ensure we deliver effective and responsible financial management.

August
Plants flowering in August

August 23 2011

August 9 2011

Australia Day Awards
Australia Day Awards 2013 Nominations now open

Australia Day Awards 2010

Australia Day Awards 2011
Yarra Ranges Council Australia Day Award recipients for 2011

Australia Day Awards 2012
2012 Australia Day Award Recipients

Australia Wide

Autumn Dayze School Holiday Program
With autumn school holidays around the corner, planning for Yarra Ranges Youth Services’ school holiday program is well underway

Autumn Shirewide out now
Autumn Shirewide out now

Babette's Feast
Yarra Ranges Film Society Present.....

Background and Supporting Documentation
background and supporting information for Amendment C115

Barking Dogs
Information on what you can do about barking dogs

Before You Start
Before you start your event information

Belgrave Boardwalk
Work has begun on a pedestrian board walk that will provide vital links between Belgrave and Kallista.

Featured Event - Belgrave Lantern Parade
The community lights up the main street of Belgrave for one night of the year during its annual Lantern Festival.

Belgrave Tin Shed
Details of Venue for Hire

Bikes and Walking Tracks
Information about cycling and walking tracks throughout the Yarra Ranges.

Biodiversity Offsets Program
The Yarra Ranges Council has developed the Biodiversity Offsets Program (BOP) to assist residents who hold permits for the removal of native vegetation to locally offset their impacts. The BOP provides local offsets with the aim to improve the quality and extent of native vegetation within the Yarra Ranges.

Birds

Birdsland Community Garden
Proposed community garden at Birdsland Reserve.

Birdsland Reserve
75ha bushland reserve located in Belgrave South. Walking trails, BBQ'a, retarding basin, public toilets.

Birdsland Reserve - Draft Masterplan

Bookaburra Festivals
Families can enjoy storytelling and free, fun activities at this year’s Bookaburra Twilight Storytime Festivals.

Budget and Capital Expenditure Program
Our annual budget that sets out income from various sources and funding for various council services and capital works projects.

Building
In this section you'll find information on whether you need a building permit, apply for plans and certificates and general building advice.

Building Permits & Regulations
Information about what you will need a building permit for and how you can apply for one. Link to Building Permit and Occupancy Registers.

Buisness Dinner Form

Bundled branch collection
Residents can clean up their gardens in time for summer with Council’s bundled branch collection to start soon.

Bundled Branch Collection
Information on the bundled branch collection that occurs each November, including what you can put out for collection.

Burning Off regulations

Bus Shelter & Street Furniture Maintenance
Information on bus shelters, guide posts, bollards, seating, street rubbish bins and guard railings.

Bushfire and Building
Information about building regulations and requirements in bushfire prone areas, including of the construction of bunkers.

Bushfire Memorial Consultation
Yarra Ranges residents who were directly fire- affected in the 2009 fires will soon receive a survey.

Bushfire Memorial Survey Results
A survey on bushfire memorials is now complete with clear support for the concept.

Bushfire Planning
The key to bushfire survival this summer is good planning.

Bushfire Recovery
Information and contact numbers to assist residents with bushfire recovery.

Bushland & Urban Biodiversity Management in a Changing Climate
The Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (EAGA) was established in 2008, to provide a regional framework for local stakeholders to work together on climate change and greenhouse gas projects in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria.

Business Workshops and Seminars Survey
Each year Council offers business skills & training in areas that will help increase your business knowledge and help you grow your business. To assist us with scheduling workshops and seminars we would be most appreciative if you could complete this survey.

Business Events Calendar
Complete list of business events in Yarra Ranges

Business Networks & Events
Economic Development have a number of networks and events that can help support you and your business.

Business Victoria 'starting your business'
Current information for business from Business Victoria and important information for setting up or buying a busness.

Please fill in the form to add your details to the Yarra Ranges Business Women's Network Database.
Form for Business Women's Network Database

BusinEssentials Newsletter
BusinEssentials will keep you updated on what's happening in the Yarra Ranges from a local business perspective.

Camille
The Montrose Movie Club presents...

Can I get help with paying fees for preschool for my child?

Capital Development Program
Information about the Capital Development Program

Caretaker Period

Carnage
Yarra Ranges Film Society Presents....

Featured Event - Celebrate Mooroolbark
Celebrate Mooroolbark provides a family atmosphere reminiscent of days gone by.

Certificates, Plans & Information Requests
Information on how you can apply for copies of plans, certificates and other building information related to your property.

Change of Ownership or Postal Address
How to notify us if you buy/sell a property and an application form to change your mailing address with council.

Changes for pet breeders
Yarra Ranges Council is reminding dog and cat breeders of new State Government laws introduced earlier this year.

Charters Endorsed By Council

Child Care
Information on the range of child card options in the Yarra Ranges, including centre and home based care, out of school and vacation care.

Child Safety
Important information and links for preventing childhood injuries

Childhood & Secondary School Immunisations
Information on childhood and secondary school immunisations

Chirnside Park Activity Centre
Detailed information relating to the Chirnside Park Activity Centre.

Chirnside Park Community Kitchen Garden
Community kitchen garden managed by Chirnside Park Shopping Centre

Chirnside Park Country Club - Golf Course Redevelopment
Information on the proposed redevelopment of Chirnside Park Country Club Golf Course

Chirnside Park Hub
Yarra Ranges Council is leading a project control group to explore what the Chirnside Park community would like from a Community Hub in Chirnside Park.

Chirnside Park Multi Purpose Facility Feasibility

Chirnside Park Survey Success

Christmas Fair
Christmas Fair

Citizenship Ceremonies
Information on upcoming citizenship ceremonies in Yarra Ranges and how to obtain Australian Citizenship.

Civic Events
Information about the civic events we hold such as Australia Day Awards and citizenship ceremonies.

Cleaner Open Air Burning Video
Video to help you burn cleaner when burning off for fuel reduction purposes.

Climbers and creepers

Club Development & Support
Information and resources to support sport & recreation clubs

Coldstream Community Centre
Hire details for Coldstream Community Centre.

Collections

Community and Population
Information about the Community profiles and population forecasts.

Community Celebration for Hall
The Healesville Community can step inside the doors of their newly refurbished Memorial Hall for the first time next weekend.

Community Development Grants
Information about Community Development Grants and how to apply.

Community Finance Reports
Yarra Ranges Council Financial overview for Community information.

Community Gardens
This page provides a range of resources for community gardens

Community Gardens in Yarra Ranges
Information and contact details for established and planned community gardens in Yarra Ranges.

Community Grants Open
Community groups can apply for council grants to help fund their projects

Community Profiles

Community Safety
Important information to help you and your family stay safe, as well as prepare for emergencies such as bushfires and floods.

Community Service Needs Analysis Report

Community Snap Shots

Community Support
Information to support community recovery.

Community Training Calendar
Calendar of training events for community groups, volunteers, business and other community organisations.

Community Training Registration Form

Community Wellbeing Plan
Council's strategy for addressing current and emerging health issues within the community. The Community Health and Wellbeing Plan is currently being revised and a new Plan will be released late 2013.For additional health data, contact the Social Planning and Development Officer, ph. 03 9294 6113.

Complaints About Animals
What to do if you have a complaint about an animal in the Yarra Ranges

Composting & Worm Farms
Information on composting at home and details of worm farms on sale at our Community Links

Conditions of Employment
Information on conditions of employment with Yarra Ranges.

Connections: Stories, People, Place
Connections exhibtion

Contact Us

Contact Us

Contact Us
Contact details and opening hours for our Community Link's Lilydale, Monbulk, Upwey, Yarra Junction and Healesville.

Contractor Safety Information & Requirements

Coordination Plan

Corporate Flu Immunisation
Offer of Corporate Flu immunisation. Booking essential.

Council Challenges Swinburne Land Sale
Swinburne University’s purpose built infrastructure should remain for future education, not be sold off to developers.

Council Disclaimer, Copyright, Privacy Notice
Information about our disclaimer, copyright and privacy notice.

Council buys defibrillators
Yarra Ranges Council has invested in 14 automatic external defibrillators to help save lives.

Council Increasing Ability to Address Community Concerns
Yarra Ranges Council’s local laws officers will have an increased presence on weekends to respond to community concerns.

Council insurance

Council Material
council material supporting amendment C115

Council Meetings
Information about when and where Council meetings are held and how you submit a question.

Council Pilots Islander Picking Program
This year's seasonal workforce in the Yarra Valley will include Pacific Islanders as part of a pilot project.

Council Plan
The Council Plan sets out our strategic direction, details our priorities and actions for the next four years.

Council support for environmental volunteer groups

Council works to attract Chinese investors
Yarra Ranges is working to attract overseas investment to the region, with its online economic profile now available in Mandarin.

Council's Role in an Emergency
What we do to prevent and prepare for an emergency and how we help should one occur .

Cr Andy Witlox, Chirnside Ward

Cr Fiona McAllister, Ryrie Ward

Cr Len Cox, Walling Ward

Cr Maria McCarthy, Billanook Ward

Cr Noel Cliff, Streeton Ward

Cr Samantha Dunn, Lyster Ward

Cr Terry Avery, Melba Ward

Craft Group Term 1 & 2, 2013
Workshops at the Mooroolbark Community Centre...

Cultural Development Grants
Information about Cultural Development Grants and how to apply.

Cyber Safety

DAVID STRASSMAN - 'Careful What You Wish For'
The world's most famous ventriloquist, wickedly funny, David Strassman, is coming to The Memo.

Dealing with Heatwaves
Information for residents about how to deal with heatwaves

December 13 2011

December 6 2011

Declared Fire Danger Period
The CFA declared Fire Danger Period in the Yarra Ranges has begun

Demographic and Census data

Deputy Mayor Jason Callanan, Chandler Ward

Design & Construction Online
Details on current design and construction projects, including special charge schemes, roads, bridges, parks, footpaths and major capital projects.

Detox Your Home
Yarra Ranges residents wanting to dispose of old cleaning products, left-over paint, dead batteries or weed killer can safely do so on Saturday 12 May.

Developing an Emergency Plan
Information to help you develop your own personal safety plans to help you in the event of an emergency.

Differential & Farmland Rate
Information about differential rates and how they apply to various property uses.

Disability Action Plan
The Disability Action Plan (DAP) reflects Council’s commitment to promoting an inclusive community, recognising that people with disabilities should be supported and encouraged to take an active role in all parts of community life.

Disability Advisory Committee

Disabled Parking Permits
Information on how what you need to apply for a disabled parking permit. Application form also available for download.

Disclaimer & Copyright

Discussion Paper New Metropolitan Planning Strategy

Documents Available for Public Inspection
An explanation of the documents Council is required to make available to the public.

Dog Safety
Yarra Ranges council is calling on residents to be responsible pet owners this Summer.

Domestic Rain Water Tanks
Thinking about installing a rain water tank? Check here for important facts about permits and installation, health and drainiage information

Draft Budget, Council Plan & Capital Expenditure out for consultation

Draft Gambling Policy and Guidelines
Draft Gambling Policy and Guidelines for consultation

Draft Planned Burn Policy and Procedure
Yarra Ranges Council Draft Planned Burn Policy and Procedures are now available for public comment.

Draft Reconciliation Action Plan and Reconciliation Policy
Community menbers are invited to comment on the draft Reconciliation Action Plan and Reconciliation Policy. Read more...

Draft Yarra Ranges Activity Centre Network Strategy

Drainage Maintenance
Detailed drainage information and online maintenance request form.

Drainage Maintenance Request

Drum4Fun!
Drum4Fun!

Drumming Jamboree
Drumming Jamboree

Dust suppressant program
Council’s annual dust suppressant program will start soon.

Dust Suppressant Program

Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (EAGA)

Economic Development Strategy
On August 28, 2012 Council endorsed the 2012-2022 Economic Development Strategy. The Local Economy, Agriculture and Tourism have been identified by Council as one of its five key strategic focus areas in its Council Plan.

Economic Profile Oct 2008
The Economic Profile October 2008 has information on; Demographic data and trends, human capital, community and commercial infrastructure, the environment and much more.

ECOSS Community Garden
Located in Wesburn and managed by Yarra Valley ECOSS.

Education

eFoodPack

EFT Now Available
EFT is now available at all immunisation sessions.

Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Election Information Sessions
Council will host information sessions for anyone considering running for council in the October elections

ELP Training Registration Form

Email Issues
Council is currently experiencing difficulties with our Mail Server, which is preventing us from receiving some external emails. read more.

Embrace Out Street - Yarra Glen Revitalisation
If you had a magic wand.....
Share your ideas for Yarra Glen, click here for more information

Emergency Management Projects

Emergency Roles

Emergency sub-Plans

Employment Providers in Yarra Ranges

Energy Ratings
Information about energy rating requirements for new houses and alterations to houses.

Environment Events Calendar
Calendar of training events for community groups, volunteers, business and other community organisations.

Environment Roadshow
Council's environment roadshow at its Community Links will provide residents with advice on a host of envrionmental issues.

Environmental Discussion Group/ Community Conversation meeting

Environmental Volunteers Resource Kit

Epiphytes

Equipment Booking System
Equipment booking available to community groups

eServices

Events Calendar

Example Plans
Examples plans to help you when you are submitting planning applications

Exercising Your Dog
On/Off lead locations for exercising your dog.

Exhibited Amendment Documentation

Exhibitions

Exotic

Expert Witness Statements

Expo Online booking form

Export Support for Business
Export - Support information for Business

Families Enjoy Hookey Park
Families are enjoying the state-of-the-art adventure playground recently completed at Hookey Park in Mooroolbark.

Family & Children's Services Hubs
Yarra Ranges Council provides integrated Child and Family Centres at various venues throughout Yarra Ranges.

Family, Youth & Children's Services
Information and support services for families relating to early childhood education and health.

Frequently Asked Questions

February
Plants flowering in February

February 14 2012

February 22 2011

February 8 2011

Fences
Information about requirements for fencing.

Ferns

Ferns and Fern Allies

Festivals & Events Grants
Information about Festivals & Events grants and how to apply.

Find the Museum on Facebook

Find Us
Goodle map for Karwarra Garden.

Enter your address to find your collection day.

Fire and Emergency Management Plans

Fire Services Levy

First Aid Course Level 2
The Environment Department and Family Youth & Children Services Unit at Yarra Ranges Council have partnered up.

Flora and Fauna Plan
This plan is designed as a multi-purpose document.It has two parts, a guiding principles document and theme based action sheets.

Flu Immunisations
Information on the Flu and immunisation to protect you against seasonal flu is available annually.

Flu Vaccine at Immunisation Sessions
Limited supply of flu vaccine will be available at public Immunisation Sessions from April - May 2013. Booking essential.

Flying Home in Mt Evelyn
Mt Evelyn school children’s artwork will adorn the cover of a new book to be launched this March.

FMPC (formerly MFPC) Meeting Archive

Follow the Museum on Twitter

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Food & Charities
Advice regarding food registration requirements and food safety for community groups, not-for-profit and volunteers.

Food & Health Registrations
Information for food & health related business owners

Food Available in Season in Yarra Ranges
What food is currently in season and the benefits of buying fresh produce, at the source of production.

Food Business Resources
Resource page for food businesses including relevant links to regulations, information and training.

Food Premises Forms
Food Premises: Registration Forms, Notification Forms and Statement of Trades

Food Registration
Information about and for food businesses and community groups.

Food Safety
Information about food safety for those selling food to the public.

Food Safety for Consumers
Food Safety for Consumers including Food Recall and Food Complaints.

Food Safety Supervisor & Programs
Information about the requirements for Food Safety Supervisors and Food Safety Programs.

Footpath Trading Policy
To balance potential conflict between pedestrian and other footpath uses, a Streets and Roadside Trading Policy has been developed to regulate the use of public spaces to ensure they are safe and clear of hazards.

Footpaths
Information about the construction and maintenance of footpaths in Yarra Ranges.

Forms and Check Lists

Fortnightly Garden Organics Bin Collection
Register online to get a garden organics bin and find information on how much it costs and what you can put in it.

Fortnightly Recycling Collection
Information on the fortnightly recycling collection, what you can and can't recycle and what to do if your bin is broken your collection is missed.

Forum to discuss future education
The future of tertiary education and training in the outer east will be the topic of discussion at a public forum.

Free Home Retrofit
This year Yarra Ranges Council has partnered with Sustainability Victoria to deliver the Energy and Water Task Force

Free Supplementary Pneumococcal For Toddlers

Free Training for Parents of Teenagers (TPOT)
Free courses being offered as part of a research study run by University of Melbourne

Free TV and computer recycling
Next time you upgrade your home computer or invest in a new LCD, spare a thought for what happens to the old technology.

Freedom of Information Act
The Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to access documents about your personal affairs and our activities.

Friends of Glenfern Valley Bushlands Inc.
Check out local group Friends of Glenfern Valley Bushlands next working bees

Friends of Leadbeater's Possum

Frog Census in the Yarra Valley

Functions

Funding Opportunities 2013
Funding Opportunities suitable for Environmental groups and organisations

Funding Your Event
Options and process for funding an event

Gardasil Vaccine for Boys

Garden Welcomes Upper Yarra Families
A sausage sizzle lunch and craft will mark the opening of a new artwork and garden at the Upper Yarra Family Centre.

Gary Cooper Pavillion
Basketball & Netball courts available for hire in Yarra Glen

General Provisions Local Law
Yarra Ranges Council’s revised draft General Provisions Local Law was given the go-ahead for public exhibition at last night’s council meeting.

General Provisions Local Law
The General Provisions Local Law ensures the quality of life in the Yarra Ranges meets the level expected bby the community.

Get Ready - CFA Fire Danger Period Starts
Fire Danger Period starts Monday 23 January 2012

Getting Fire Ready
Information on bushfire preparation including Neigbourhood Safer Places and and links to the CFA website.

Glenn Patterson
Reappointment process for CEO

Going My Way
The Montrose Movie Club presents...

Graded Scratch Race
Cycling event

Graded Scratch Race
Cycling event

Graffiti
Yarra Ranges Council is committed to preventing, reducing and removing graffiti in the municipality. The Municipal Graffiti Working Group is working in partnership, both within Council and out in the community, to creatively and innovatively address graffiti and issues connected to it.

Grants for the Community
Information about our annual Community Grants program and how you can access these grants.

Grants open for Sport, Recreation and Culture
Sporting, recreation and cultural groups can apply for a share of $100,000 in community grant funding.

Grasses, Rushes and Sedges

Grasses, Rushes and Sedges

Green Streetlight Program
Find out more about the Green Streetlight program in the Yarra Ranges.

Green Wedge Management Plan

Greener Living
Information on what you can do to help preserve our environment. Information on weed control. indigenous plants, and local community groups.

Gruyere Special Charge Scheme
Construction is underway on a 1.8km stretch of Maurice Rd, Gruyere.

Gumnuts: Storytime and Craft 3-5 Yrs
Monthly object hunt and story time

Halls & Venues for Hire
Information about our halls and other venues available for hire.

Happy holidays from the Counillors and staff at Yarra Ranges Council

Hard Waste Collection starts
An e-waste pick up is being trialled this year as part of Yarra Ranges’ annual hard waste collection.

Hard, Bundled Branches & Metals Collection
Information on the hard, bundled green and metals collection that occurs from February to May each year. Details what you can and can't put out for collection, how to find out your collection time and what to do if the collection is missed.

Featured Event - Harmony Festival
Warburton is host to a celebration of interfaith harmony during the biennial Harmony Festival.

Have your say on Belgrave Hub
Belgrave residents can talk to council about plans for a proposed multi-purpose hub at two local sessions.

Headlice
Information about headlice inspections and education.

Healesville Children's Day
There will be a free family open day at the Healesville Reconciliation Precinct for Children and Families on Saturday 17 March.

Healesville Community Garden
Community Garden in Healesville organised by Yarra Valley Community Health

Healesville Community Link Open
Community link open as planned power works cancelled.

Healesville heritage grant
A DVD and creative interpretive display will tell the rich cultural story of the Aboriginal community in the Healesville area.

Healesville Organic Farmers Market
Local farmers market

Healesville Organic Farmers Market
Local farmers market

Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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Healesville Sign
Visitors to Healesville will be greeted with a new sign as they drive into town.

Healesville Skate Park Feedback
Healesville residents are invited to have their say about plans to redevelop the Queens Park Skate Park.

Healesville Structure Plan
The purpose of the Healesville Structure Plan is to establish a framework for the future land use, development and urban design of the Healesville township.

Health Officer Consultation and Inspections
For Consultation and Inspections of Food, Health & Prescribed Accommodation Businesses - Pre-Application or Building Works.

Health Registration
Information about the types of businesses required to register with Public Health.

Health Registrations
Health Registrations for Businesses

Health Registrations
Information about the type of businesses you need to register with our Public Health team.

Helping Emergency Services Find You - House Numbers
Would emergency services be able to identify your home in an emergency? Find out what you can do to make it easy to fin your home.

Helping local wildlife

Herbs and Groundcovers

Herbs and Groundcovers <1m

Heritage Database

Hills Project
Work is set to begin in late July on the long awaited Hills Project linking townships along the Mt Dandenong ridge with pedestrian paths.

Historic Tree Vandalism

Hoddles Creek Public Hall
Details of facilities and hire opportunities

Home & Community Care Transport
Information about Home & Communnity Care transport

Home Based Business
Information and support for home based businesses.

Home Based Business Kit Request Form

Home Safety

Household Chemical & Drum Muster Collection
Dispose of household chemicals easily and safely at the Sustainability Victoria chemical collections. Also has information on the Drum Muster program, for the collection of crop production and animal health chemical constainers.

Housing Strategy
Details about the Yarra Ranges Housing Strategy. Copy of the strategy available for download.

How do I become a Councillor?
Information about how you can become a Councillor.

How do I enrol my child for preschool?

How rates and charges are calculated
Information for residents about how rates and charges are calculated.

How to apply for the Farmland rate
Information about how to apply for the Farmland rate.

Immunisation
Parents can have their say on council’s immunisation service via an online survey.

Immunisation
Information on immunisations and session details

Immunisation Newsletters
Immunisation Newsletter for the latest immunisation information, news and updates in a fact sheet format.

Immunisation Sessions in Yarra Ranges
Find an Immunisaton session near you.

Immunisation Sessions - Chirnside Park
Immunisation session dates for Chirnside Park

Immunisation Sessions - Healesville
Immunisation session dates for Healesville

Immunisation Sessions - Lilydale
Immunisation session dates for Lilydale.

Immunisation Sessions - Monbulk
Immunisation session dates for Monbulk

Immunisation Sessions - Mooroolbark
Immunisation Sessions at Mooroolbark Community Centre

Immunisation Sessions - Mount Evelyn
Immunisation session dates for Mount Evelyn

Immunisation Sessions - Tecoma
Immunisation session dates for Tecoma

Immunisation Sessions - Yarra Junction
Immunisation session dates for Yarra Junction

Immunisation Survey
We invite your views on the immunisation services provided by Council and to get a better understanding of choices made by residents with respect to immunisation.

In Person

Inclusion: Game On!
Three Yarra Ranges sporting clubs will be working to develop increased participation for residents of all abilities.

Inclusive Club Tools
Page of tools and resources for Inclusion: Game On! clubs

Indian Myna Information session and Trap - making Workshop
Hear about the behaviour and characteristics of this invasive species.Learn what can be done to deter Indian Mynas from settling in your area.Learn how traps can be used to control Indian Myna numbers where you live.

Indie Market Place Outdoor market
Outdoor market run by Indie Retail Market Place

Indigenous to Yarra Ranges
Fact sheets on idigenous street trees in Yarra Ranges

Indigenous Vegetation
Information on indigenous vegetation and what we're doing to help protect it.

Industrial Areas Review
Information about the current review of industrial land in Yarra Ranges

Industry Based Learning (IBL)
The Industry Based Learning program puts businesses in touch with undergraduate Swinburne students who are employed for six to twelve months and paid at approximately 70 percent of graduates salary.

Industry Information
Information including statistics and resources to help you develop and strengthen your business including interactive economic profile data. The extensive reports and statistics have been designed to assist a greater level of understanding and informed decision making regarding existing and proposed developments and business..

Information for Service Partners
Information specifically for industry professionals and members of the Child and Family Network, including stategy and other important information.

Information Privacy Act
The Information Privacy Act 2000 sets the standards for all the Victorian government organisations.

Insects and Bugs
Information about how to control infestations of insect pests, spiders, rats, mice and termites.

Invest in Yarra Ranges
Information for anyone considering investing in the Yarra Ranges. Includes Economic Profile data.

iPad up for grabs in online survey
Take part in a quick online survey to help improve the online experience with a new iPad3 up for grabs for one lucky participant!

Is Your Business Missing Out?
Would you like to find out how accessible your business is?

Is your club up to the challenge?
Yarra Ranges Council and the YMCA are throwing out the challenge to local sporting and recreation clubs to increase opportunities.

January
Plants flowering in January

January 24 2012

January 25 2011

Job Safety Analysis

Community & Township Groups in Yarra Ranges
Links to out you in touch with township and community groups operating in the Yarra Ranges

July
Plants flowering in July

July 12 2011

July 26 2011

June
Plants flowering in June

June 14 2011

June 21 2011

June 28 2011

June July Burning Off
Residents in Residential Bushland areas are reminded that burning off is prohibited during June and July.

Kallista Community Market August
Local craft and fresh food market.

Kallista Community Market Dec
Local craft and fresh food market.

Kallista Community Market July
Local craft and fresh food market.

Kallista Community Market June
Local craft and fresh food market.

Kallista Community Market November
Local craft and fresh food market.

Kallista Community Market October
Local craft and fresh food market.

Kallista Community Market September
Local craft and fresh food market.

Kalorama Pavilion
List of facilities and hire costs for Kalorama Pavilion.

Karwarra Australian Plant Garden

Kati Thanda - Images of Lake Eyre
Art Exhibition at Burrinja Galleries

Keith Hume Fraser Log Cabin
Details of facilities at and hire information for Keith Hume Fraser Log Cabin

Key Activities

Kilsyth Memorial Hall
Details of facilities and hire information for Kilsyth Memorial Hall

Kimberley Reserve Master Plan
Information on the Kimberley Reserve Master Plan Process

Lillydale Lake draw down for weed removal
Yarra Ranges Council and Melbourne Water work together to rid the lake of the invasive exotic weed Egeria densa which has hindered recreation activities in the lake.

Lillydale Lake drawdown start date confirmed
Work to drain Lillydale Lake will begin on Tuesday 1 May.

Landcare & Friends Of Groups
Information and contact information for Landcare and Friends Of groups in Yarra Ranges

Landslip
Information on landslip.

Learning for Sustainability program
The Learning for Sustainability program has been developed to support local schools to incorporate sustainability practices and principals into the curriculum, school grounds and broader school community.

L2P program looking for volunteers
Council’s L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program is looking for volunteers to help learners.

Letters to the Editor

Libraries
Location and contact details for the 7 libraries and 2 mobile libraries in Yarra Ranges.

Library Suggestion Form

Lilies and Irises

Lillydale Lake Community Room
Details of facilities and hire opportunities for Lillydale Lake Community Room

Lillydale Lake refilled
Lillydale Lake has been refilled, ready for sailing and canoeing this summer.

Lilydale Activity Centre
Detailed information relating to the Lilydale Activity Centre. Copies of Structure Plans and Urban Improvement Plan available for download.

Lilydale Farmers Market
Local farmers market with lots of fresh seasonal produce.

Lilydale Farmers Market
Local farmers market with lots of fresh seasonal produce.

Lilydale Farmers Market
Local farmers market with lots of fresh seasonal produce.

Lilydale Farmers Market
Local farmers market with lots of fresh seasonal produce.

Lilydale Farmers Market
Local farmers market with lots of fresh seasonal produce.

Lilydale Farmers Market
Local farmers market with lots of fresh seasonal produce.

Lilydale Farmers Market
Local farmers market with lots of fresh seasonal produce.

Lilydale Pedestrian Study
Pedestrians in Lilydale will be the focus of new projects encouraging people to get out and about on foot.

Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail
38km trail from Lilydale to Warburton suitable for walking, cycling or horse riding.

Little Yarra Market
Little Yarra Market

Little Yarra Market
Little Yarra Market

Little Yarra Market
Little Yarra Market

Little Yarra Market
Little Yarra Market

Little Yarra Market
Little Yarra Market

Little Yarra Market
Little Yarra Market

Little Yarra Market
Little Yarra Market

Live And Become
Yarra Ranges Film Society Presents....

Live and Work in the best of all Worlds
Live the country life without giving up a single city convenience!

Live Green With LESS
Would you like to save on your next electricity bill or have you lately upgraded your TV and don’t know if you’re entitled for a rebate?

Livestock
Information on what to do with wandering or lost livestock.

Living in a Sensory World. Through the Looking Glass
Two new exhibitions at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum will showcase the achievements of people who are blind or have low vision.

Local Environmental Research

Local Laws & Legislation
Our local laws and legislation ensure we have consistentcy in decision making and good governance.

Locating and removing wasp nests
A guide to help people locate and remove wasp nests.

Lodge a Request
Lodge a request online for road maintenance, waste, recycling and green organics services, fire prevention/hazard inspections and rates change of address.

Looking After Our Mates
Yarra Ranges Council is pleased to offer seven lucky businesses the opportunity of receiving a FREE ‘Looking After Our Mates’ session developed by RoadSafe Victoria, in conjunction with Vic Roads, Vic Police, TAC and the Australian Drug Foundation.

Looking For Employees
Information about services available to help you find employees.

Looking to Healesville's Future
Do you have ideas, or concerns about Healesville and its future growth or changes?

Lost Animals
Looking for a lost animal? Search our lost and found register or get contact details for the pound.

Lower Storey

Major Recreation Projects
Information on major recreation projects

Make a Payment
Make a rates, planning, health and animal registration renewals payments online.

Managing Volunteers
Attracting and managing volunteers is the theme of a conference for community groups this September.

Manufacturing

March
Plants flowering in March

March 08 2011

March 13 2012

March 22 2011

March 27 2012

Marketing & Exporting
Information about different marketing bodies in the Yarra Ranges and support we can provide you for exporting.

Marketing Your Event
Tips and Ideas for marketing a festival or event.

Markets in Yarra Ranges
List of the Markets that are held in Yarra Ranges Council.

Maternal & Child Health
Our Maternal & Child Health team provide health care for all families with children aged 0-6.

Maternal & Child Health Centres
Locations details for all Maternal & Child Health Centres in Yarra Ranges

May
Plants flowering in May

May 10 2011

May 24 2011

Mayor Jim Child, O'Shannassy Ward

Meeting Procedure & Use of Common Seal

Melba Park Masterplan
Information on the Melba Park Masterplan

Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC)

MEMPC Meeting Archive

Message from the Mayor
Resources for Environmental Volunteers

Metro Access
Community building program linking people with a disability with their community and encouraging people to support, include and welcome people with disabilities in community life.

Council releases Mid Year Review Report
The mid year review report provides an account of Council’s performance in the first half of 2011-12 .

Mid Year Review Report
The Mid Year Review Report measures our performance against the Council Plan. It is the organisation mini Annual Report to show progress of the first six months of the reporting year.

Middle Storey

Midnight In Paris
Yarra Ranges Films Society Presents....

Mildred Pierce
The Montrose Movie Club presents...

Mini Beasts Festival 2013

Mistletoes

Monbulk Aquatic Centre Update
The redevelopment project at Monbulk Aquatic Centre is in full swing.

Monbulk Living and Learning Centre

Have your say on Monbulk Streetscape
Monbulk residents and businesses can check out draft plans for township improvements.

Monbulk Streetscape
Information for residents on the Monbulk streetscape project.

Monbulk Streetscape starts
Work is set to begin on Monbulk main street’s facelift.

Mont De Lancey Country Market
Community farmers market

Mont De Lancey Country Market
Community farmers market

Mont De Lancey Country Market
Community farmers market

Mont De Lancey Country Market
Community farmers market

Montrose Community Craft Market
Local community craft market with lots of home grown produce.

Montrose Community Craft Market
Local community craft market with lots of home grown produce.

Montrose Community Craft Market
Local community craft market with lots of home grown produce.

Montrose Community Craft Market
Local community craft market with lots of home grown produce.

Montrose Community Craft Market
Local community craft market with lots of home grown produce.

Montrose Community Craft Market
Local community craft market with lots of home grown produce.

Montrose Community Craft Market
Local community craft market with lots of home grown produce.

Montrose Town Centre Feasibility Study

Moon
A sublime choral-theatre experience that tells the tale of an intergalactic love story.

Mooroolbark Activity Centre
Information and discussion paper relating to the Mooroolbark Activity Centre

Morrison's Community Garden
Community garden managed by Morrisons - Centre for Learning, Change and Action

Mt Evelyn Public Hall
Details of facilities and hire opportunities for Mt Evelyn Public Hall

Mt Evelyn SK8PRTY - 12 January 2012
Yarra Ranges Council and Youth Services, in conjunction with Simply Skateboards present the Mt Evelyn SK8PRTY on Thursday 12 January 2012.

Mt Evelyn Skate Park Mural
A spectacular mural will be unveiled at the Mt Evelyn Skate Park next week during Youth Week.

Munch 150
Special screening at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre, Warburton and The Memo, Healesville

Municipal Emergency Management Plan
Details of our Municiapl Emergency Management Plan.

Museum Harvest Cafe

Museum News

Music Together
Young children can enjoy singing, dancing, playing with instruments and relaxing at new weekly “Music Together” sessions in Yarra Glen.

Musical Theatre Workshops for people with disabilities
Musical theatre workshops for 16+ with disabilities

National Broadband Network
On the 29th of March, 2012 Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Communications Minister Stephen Conroy and NBN Co Ltd CEO, Mike Quigley announced that the National Broadband Network would be rolled out to Mooroolbark, Chirnside Park, Lilydale, Coldstream, Yarra Glen and Healesville.

National Competition Policy
This local law ensures we conform to the National Competition Policy.

National Photographic Portrait Prize
The Yarra Ranges Regional Museum will be the only Victorian venue to host the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2011 exhibition.

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2011

National Recycling Week
Did you know residents in the Yarra Ranges recycle 57 percent of all materials collected from the kerbside?

National Theatre Live: The Audience
Special screenings at Upper Yarra Arts Centre, Warburton and The Memo, Healesville

National Volunteer Week
This week we celebrate the work of our selfless volunteers with National Volunteer Week.

Needs Analysis and Evidence Based

Neighbourhood Character and Residential Design Guidelines
Information about neighbourhood character and residential design guidelines.

Neighbourhood Character Studies
Detailed information on the natural, built and topographic features of residential areas in Yarra Ranges.

Neighbourhood Houses
Contact details and information on the 12 Neighbourhood Houses in Yarra Ranges.

Neighbourhood Safer Places - Places of Last Resort
Information about NSP's in the Yarra Ranges

Netball gets regional boost
Yarra Ranges Council has agreed to extra funding to deliver the regional netball complex and pavilion in Kilsyth.

New Library Service in Monbulk
The new library service in Monbulk is proving to be a hit with the local community

New online feature for burning off
Residents wanting to check burning off restrictions can do so more easily online with a new feature on council’s website.

New Recycling Shop
New reclycling shop open in Coldstream.

New Waste Transfer Fees
New arrangements for Healesville, Coldstream and Wesburn Transfer Stations

Newest Citizens to Celebrate Australia Day
Yarra Ranges welcomes its newest citizens as part of Australia Day 2013 celebrations.

News

News & Training
Update article on the Inclusion: Game On! program

Immunisation Alerts & Updates
Important immunisation updates and alerts

News Directory

News for the North
News from the Norther Yarra Landcare Group

News from Council’s Bushland Team

Noise
Information about how to solve noise issues with your neighbours.

November 08 2011

November 22 2011

November 27 2011

Occassional Care
Contact details for centres offering occasional child care care throughout the Yarra Ranges

October
Plants flowering in October

October 11 2011
Please note that the Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 11 October will be held at the York on Lilydale Resort, cnr York Road and Swansea Road, Mt Evelyn at 7.45pm.

October 25 2011

Oil Painting Term 1 & 2, 2013
Workshops at the Mooroolbark Community Centre...

Olinda Powerlines to be Bundled
Overhead powerlines in Olinda will be replaced with bundled conductor reducing the risk of sparking and of power outages in the town.

Online

Online Booking Form
Online booking form for Halls & Venues for Hire

Online Maps
View property, ward and suburb boundaries, planning zones and overlays, waste collection days, burning off areas, roads, river, creeks, reserves and aerial photos. Also displays nearest maternal and child health centres, pre schools, primary and secondary schools and senior citizen centres.

Online Planning Enquiries & Permit Register
Search for the status of a current application or view a previous application lodged in Yarra Ranges since 2001.

Open Air Burning
This Local Law provides information about the restrictions and conditions that apply when burning off in the Yarra Ranges.

Open Air Burning in Yarra Ranges
Information on when you can burn in the open air for fuel reduction. The safety measures you should take and alternative ways you can dispose of green waste.

Orchids

Other Centre Based Child Care
List of child care centres in the Yarra Ranges and their contact details

Our CEO
Information about our CEO Glenn Patterson.

Our Executive Team
Our organisation is divided into four directorates.

Our History
Information about the history of the Yarra Ranges Shire and it's wards.

Our Organisation
Information about the Yarra Ranges Council, our CEO and our structure.

Our Recruitment Process
Outlines our recruitment process and the stops involved in appointing positions.

Out of School Hours Care
List of schools and venues providing before and after school and vacation care.

Outdoor Swimming Pools
Information about our outdoor swimming pools and opening hours

Outer Eastern Community Inclusion Alliance
Anyone with an interest in working towards the greater inclusion of people with disabilities in local, community life is welcome to attend our meetings. All members have the opportunity to contribute to project ideas and implementation.

Outer Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network (OLLEN)
OLLEN works closely with education institutions to support young peole aged 15 - 19 to gain qualifications that will assist them to find future employment.

Overhanging branches
Spare a thought for pedestrians and make sure your trees are not overhanging footpaths; that’s the latest safety message from Yarra Ranges Council.

Owner Builders
Information and requirements for owner builders

Parks & Gardens

Participating Club Profiles
Information on participating pilot clubs

Patchwork Quilt Exhibition
Patchwork Quilt Exhibition

Pension Rebate
Information on the pension rebate and how to apply.

Personal Safety

Pest Animals
How to deal with pest animals and insects.

Pest Control
Information for residents about how to prevent and remove pest infestations.

Pet Registration
Be a responsible pet owner and register your dog or cat, that’s the reminder from Yarra Ranges Council.

Pets & Emergencies
Information to help you plan for your pets in the event of an emergency.

Phone

Pinks Reserve Netball Facility

Places to go, People to see

Planning
In this section you'll find information the planning process, advice notes and sample plans.

Planning Advice
The planning application process can be very complex, so a range of advice notes have been created to help make it clearer and guide people through the process.

Planning Certificates
Information about planning certificates, the information they contain and how to apply for one.

Planning Scheme Amendments
Details the steps involved in making an amendment to the planning scheme and detailed information on current amendments.

Planning Scheme Documentation
planning scheme documentation relating to amendment c115

Planning Strategies & Studies
Detailed information on current planning strategies and studies including Neigbouhood Character, Housing Strategy, Melbourne 2030, Green Wedge Management and more.

Planning Your Event
Tools and resources to help you plan your event

Plant Directory
Information about plants and trees in the Yarra Ranges.

Playgroups
Information for parents looking to join or start a playgroup. Also includes information on supported playgroups.

Policies and Strategies
We have a number of policies and strategies to direct our actions and reflect the community's needs.

Pool upgrade to begin
Work is set to commence early in the New Year on the $8.2M redevelopment of the Monbulk Aquatic Centre.

Pools and Spa Fencing
Information about the safety requirements for swimming pool and spas.

Safe Operation of Pools, Spas and Water Play Facilities
Laws to be complied by operators of aquatic facilities (eg swimming pools, spas, water parks).

Playgrounds in the Yarra Ranges
List of the most popular playgrounds in the Yarra Ranges

Positive Ageing Strategy
Information about our positive ageing strategy and how you can be involved in the group.

Possum Magic 2013 - The Final Farewell Tours
Theatre at Burrinja Cafe

Pottery 4 Kids Term 1 & 2, 2013
Kids workshops at the Mooroolbark Community Centre..

Pottery Term 1 & 2, 2013
Workshops at the Mooroolbark Community Centre...

Practical Support

Prepare your Property
With Summer just days away, now is the perfect time to prepare for the fire season.

Preparing for Floods
Information on preparing for floods.

Preparing for Storms
Information to help you in a storm.

Prerequisites for Employment
Prerequisites for employment with Yarra Ranges.

Preschool in Yarra Ranges

Prescribed Dry Areas

Preventing Litter & Dumped Rubbish
What to do if you find dumped rubbish and the penalties rubbish dumpers will face if caught.

Previous Exhibitions

Pride & Prejudice
The Montrose Movie Club presents...

Privacy Statement

Professional Development and Resource Tools

Prohibited Cockatoo Feeding Areas
Council proposes to prescribe that the feeding of, or leaving food out for, the "Sulphur Crested Cockaoo" be prohibited in certain areas.

Project to Improve Pedestrian Access in Lilydale
Yarra Ranges council has been successful in securing a funding grant to improve pedestrian routes in Lilydale

Proposed Belgrave Multi-purpose Hub Development

Proposed Council Plan and Proposed Budget
Advertisement regarding the Proposed Council Plan and Proposed Budget

Protection of Adjoining Properties
Information on what you must do to ensure property surrounding any building works is protected from damage.

Public & School Buses
Information about public and school buses.

Public Health
Information about the services our Public Health team provides and how they can help you.

Have Your Say - Public Notices & Documents on Exhibition
All the plans, strategies and other documents we currently have available for you to comment on.

Have your say on Council's quarterly magazine Shirewide

Quarterly Crafternoons
Crafty fun for a crafty community...

Questions to Council
Online form for submitting a question to Council for consideration during Council meetings.

Rangers Tweets
A Local Laws Ranger will be "live-tweeting" their experiences on Council's Twitter account next week

Rate Payment Dates & Payment Methods
Information about the differenet rate payment options available.

Rates
Information on rates and valuations including how they are calculated, how to make a payment and what to do if you object to your rates or valuations. Also includes pension rebate information and special payment arrangements.

Ready or Not! School Readiness Sessions
Choosing when to start your child’s school education can be a daunting decision for many parents.

Rebuilding Advice
Rebuilding information and resources.

Recent Contracts

Recovery & Waste Transfer Centres
Information and contact details for recovery and waste transfer stations in Yarra Ranges

Redevelopment of old Healesville Sawmill Site
An application has been received for the redevelopment of old Healesville Sawmill site.

Regional Skills Audit 2007
An audit of workers' skills, Current Skills and Knowledge in the Outer East - Signposts for the Future, is available to provide information about the workforce.

Register Your Event
Complete this form to register your festival or event with us.

Registering Your Pet
Dogs and Cats over the age of three months must be registered with Council, click here to find out how you can register your pet, or pay a renewal.

Remembering Black Saturday
Today we remember Black Saturday – a day that devastated many communities in our region.

Reports & Policies
Information about our reports and policies.

Request a Certificate
Request a Land Information Certificate, Building Services: Landslip Certificate, Planning Services: Property Information Request online.

Request a copy of Live and Work in the Best of all Worlds

Request a copy of the 2008 Economic Profile

Request for Prospective Business Kit

Research Websites

Reserves Available for School Bookings
List of reserves available for school use and hire costs.

Online Resources
Downloadable Documents and Tools for Educators and Visitors

Respect & Consideration Between Rural Neighbours
Information to help landholders conducting farming activities, and those who want to enjoy the rural lifestyle deal with common issues.

Responsibilities of an environmental volunteer group

Retail
Information about retail shopping strips and centres in the Yarra Ranges and the important role they play in the community. Iincluding contacts for your local Trader or Chamber groups.

Ribbons of Green Program
Planting indigenous plants provides habitat, erosion control, shelter, weed reduction and more! Find our how you can get free plants and help offset our vehicle emissions.

RIDE
This summer, experience the unique beauty, danger and exhilaration of motorbike riding in the Yarra Ranges.

Ride Photo Competition Entry Form
Ride Photo Competition entry form and terms and conditions.

Risk and Emergency Management
Advice on how to deliver a safe event

Road Maintenance
Information on our maintenance program and how you can get your road repaired.

Road Management Plan
In response to the Road Management Act 2004, Yarra Ranges Council has in place a Road Management Plan for the management, inspection, maintenance, and repair functions it performs as a road authority.

Road Management Plan Review
Review of the Road Management Plan

Road Safety
Information to keep you safe on the roads.

Road Safety

Road Safety for Schools

Roads Managed by VicRoads
List of roads maintained by VicRoads and how to get them fixed.

Roads, Drains & Footpaths
In this section you'll find information on everything relating to roads, drains, footpaths, bus shelters, signage, traffic management and street furniture including online maintenance request and permit applications.

Roadside Trading
What you need a roadside trading permit for and how to apply.

Roadsides & Nature Strips
Information and guidelines for natures strips and roadsides, includes annual roadside fire management slashing program.

Rodents

Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972 - 2010
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972 - 2010

Safe work practices and procedures

Salsa with The Fifth Corner Dance Company
Salsa your way around the Valley - classes and social salsa in Healesville

Sandwitches Patchwork - Thursday semester 1, 2013
Sandwitches is a group of patchwork enthusiasts...

Sandwitches Patchwork - Tuesday semester 1, 2013
Sandwitches is a group of patchwork enthusiasts...

Sarah's Key
Yarra Ranges Films Society Presents.....

School Entry Certificates & Immunisation Records
How to get a school entry certificate or a copy of your immunisation records.

Search Planning Permit Register
Search for previous and current planning permits and applications on our online directory.

Search the Business Directory
Search the online business directory for local trades and services.

Search the Business Directory
Search the online business directory for local trades and services.

Search the Community Directory
Search for local community and sporting groups, markets and support services.

Seasonal Labour Needs in Horticulture
Seasonal Labour Needs in Horticulture

Find out more about a new seasonal worker supply

Secret Ingiet
Art Exhibition at Burrinja Galleries

Seniors Week Lunch
For 30 years, Victoria’s Seniors Week has celebrated the contribution seniors make to our communities.

September
Plants flowering in September

September 13 2011

September 27, 2011

Septic Maintenance

Septic Systems
Information for residents about Septic Tanks

Service Map

SES Volunteers Visiting Yarra Ranges homes
Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers will visit homes in the Yarra Ranges this month to provide residents with information on how to prepare for the threat of flooding.

Museum seeks passionate collectors and community groups with a story to share.
Are you a passionate collector or a local heritage or community group with a story to share? Get in touch with the Regional Museum!

Sharps Disposal
Information about how to safely dispose of sharps and what to do if you receive a needle stick injury.

Sherbrooke Family & Children's Centre

Shirewide
Read our quarterly magazine Shirewide and keep up to date with the latest Yarra Ranges news, programs, projects and events.

Shirewide Archive
Download previous editions of Shirewide.

Shop Local
Where to find the best local produce.

Shrubs 1.5 - 10m

Shrubs to 2m

Signs
Information on private tourism sign, street blade signs and roadside signage, including signage application forms.

Signs on Streets and Roads
Information about promoting your event using Council's banner poles.

Silvan Public Hall
Details of facilities and hire opportunities for Silvan Public Hall

Sit n Sew
Join in for a cuppa, a chat and find inspiration for your latest stitching or sewing project

Site Map

Siting & Council Consent
Information on when you might need council consent when building or renovating and how to apply

List of skate parks and BMX tracks in the Yarra Ranges.

Skateboarding Race in Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges will play host to Victoria’s first legal, closed road downhill skateboard race event.

Small Business Mentor Registration
The Registration form where you can choose your date and time of the Mentoring session.

Small Business Mentor Service
Do you need some help with your business?Do you need someone to talk to and bounce ideas off?Does your business cover its day to day costs?Are you working in your business rather than on your business?

Small Talk Playgroup
Parents of young children who are looking for extra support are invited to join a free playgroup during Term 4.

Smoke Alarms
Information about smoke alarm requirements.

Snakes
Snakes - common snakes, how to discourage them and what to do if you are bitten.

Soul Dance
Freedom to move and groove however you choose!

Special Charge Schemes
Information on how Special Charges Schemes work and when they can be applied.

Special Council Meeting 7 May Cancelled
The Draft Council Plan 2013-2017 and Budget will be considered by Council on 14 May 2013. Read more...

Special Payment Arrangements
What to do if you're having difficutly paying your rates and how we can help.

Sport & Recreation Reserves
List and link of all sport and recreation reserves in the Yarra Ranges

Sports & Recreation
Information on Sport and Recreation in the Yarra Ranges

Sports and Aquatic Centres
Information and opening hours on Sports and Aquatic Centres in the Yarra Ranges

Standard Drawings
Standard drawings, including traffic management, drainage, road pavements, pits and landscaping available for download.

Standard Operating Procedures

Starting a New Group
All the information you need to start a new Landcare or Friends group

State Government - Metropolitan Planning
Links and information on the State Governments Melbourne 2030 plan.

State Government Budget Submission 2013

Statistics and Strategies
Stastics and strategies to support business in the Yarra Ranges.

Steels Creek Track
Work is set to beginon the Steels Creek Road Track after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal gave the go ahead.

Stormwater Approved Point of Discharge

Strategic Leadership & Employee Engagement Program
The Strategic Leadership & Employee Engagement Program is geared for businesses with a diverse range of personnel, who see the opportunity to grow their people.

Strategy Projects
In this section you will find information and links to the strategic projects being undertaken by Council’s Economic Development Unit to help promote business and enhance services available within Yarra Ranges. Projects such as he Urban Triangle Project.

Street Lighting
Information about requesting new street lighting, repairs to faulty lighting and different types of lighting.

Street Tree Directory

Street Tree Planting
What to do if a street tree needs replanting and information on the Street Tree Planting Program.

Submit an Article - Recreation Newsletter
Submit an article to the Yarra Ranges Recreation Newsletter

Submit your photos online

Support for Business
A range of services to help start, grow and develop your business.

Support for Community Groups
We provide a range of programs and support for community groups.

Support for Families with Additional Needs
Information for families with children with additional needs, including Early Intervention Services, Supported Playgroups and the 'Our Place, Your Place' program.

Support for Families with Additional Needs
Information for families with children with additional needs, including Early Intervention Services, Supported Playgroups and the 'Our Place, Your Place' program.

Support for Older Residents
Yarra Ranges Council provides a comprehensive range of services as part of the Home and Community Care (HACC) program.The overall aim of the HACC program is to assist• frail older people• people with physical, functional, sensory, intellectual or psychiatric disabilities• their carers and families.

Support for People with a Disability
Support services and information for people with a disability. Including : disabled persons parking permit applications, family & children support, recreation & disability advocacy (Metro Access)

Support for Young Mums
Information and support for young mums

Living More Sustainably at Home
A summary list of resources available online for people looking to live more sustainable lives that conserve energy, water and reduce waste. Also provides a link to Council's Good Home Design publication.

Sustainable Business Program & Network
The Sustainable Business Program (SBP) and Network is a group of Yarra Ranges businesses from various industry sectors and sizes working together to identify and adopt sustainable growth strategies to meet the challenges of the changing business environment.

Sustainable Business Program Sponsors and Past Participants
A list of the Sustainable Business Program Sponsors and Past Participants.

Sustainable Gardening Workshops

Talk to a planner

Taxis
Contact details and information about local taxi services

Tecoma Community Garden
Community garden established by the Tecoma Community Garden Inc

Teddy Bears Picnic
Children can bring their favourite furry friends to a special picnic at the Yarra Glen playground this November.

Telecommunication Facilities Policy

Tell us Your Skills
If you are looking for work in the Yarra Ranges then we can help match you up with potential employers.